Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that, if a quorum of the members of the public body is physically present, a majority of the public body may allow a member of that body to attend the meeting by other means if the member is prevented from physically attending because of performance of active military duty as a service member. Defines "active military duty" and "service member".

Amends the State Treasurer Act. Provides that the State Treasurer may establish and administer a non-profit investment pool to supplement and enhance investment opportunities otherwise available to not-for-profit corporations in the State. Provides that the Treasurer may receive funds paid into the pool for the purpose of holding and investing those funds. Provides for surety bonds payable to not-for-profit corporations who participate in the pool. Makes changes to provisions concerning the direct deposit of State payments. Amends the Accountability for the Investment of Public Funds Act. Provides that the Treasurer shall adopt rules for the efficient administration of the pool. Provides that each State agency shall make available on the Internet, and update at least monthly, no later than the end of each month (rather than by the 15th of the month), sufficient information concerning the investment of any public funds held by that State agency to identify specified information. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any policy of automobile insurance that carries comprehensive coverage may not exclude theft coverage for lack of evidence of forcible entry or for the insured leaving the vehicle unlocked or leaving a key or key fob in the motor vehicle. Provides that no company authorized to transact insurance business in the State and no officer, director, agent, clerk, employee, or broker of such company shall upon proper application refuse to provide insurance on the basis of the specific geographic location of the risk sought to be insured (rather than solely on the basis of the specific geographic location). Provides that making or permitting any unfair discrimination between individuals or risks of the same class or of essentially the same hazard and expense element because of the geographic location of the insurance risks or applicants is an unfair method of competition and unfair and deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance. Effective 60 days after becoming law.

Designates U.S. Route 45 from Belvidere Road (Illinois 120) in Grayslake north to Washington Street as the "U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Sean P. Maher Memorial Highway".

Directs the Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the implications of implementing the recommended $22 minimum hourly rate for employees providing educational support services. The analyses should include the district impact of incremental increases beginning with $20 in school year 2025-2026, $21 in school year 2026-2027, and $22 in school year 2027-2028. The Professional Review Panel and the Illinois State Board of Education should include their findings in a written report to the General Assembly and Governor by December 31, 2024.

Recognizes the First Women's Bank during Women's History Month for their advocacy for women and dedication to supporting women and minority-owned business.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution congratulates MainStreet Libertyville on its 35th anniversary and thanks the organization for its work supporting downtown Libertyville. The bill recognizes the nonprofit group's efforts to promote local businesses, host community events, and preserve the area's historic charm. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Illinois Senate. A copy of the resolution will be presented to MainStreet Libertyville to honor their contributions to the community.

Declares September 10, 2024 as Teens Voter Registration Day in the State of Illinois. Urges all citizens, educators, and community leaders to support and encourage the civic engagement of the State's youth in order to foster a generation of informed and empowered voters.

Urges the President of the United States to authorize the DHS Secretary to establish a program to evaluate parole and work authorization on a case-by-case basis for long-term immigrant workers who are undocumented and residing in Illinois to address this State's critical need for labor and to secure the family life for tens of thousands of mixed status families in Illinois. Urges the Governor to work with federal partners to urge, by all possible means, the establishment of such a parole and work authorization program for the long-term immigrant population who are undocumented and residing in Illinois.

Recognizes that public high schools in the State are uniquely positioned to reach all young people, that public schools have a civic purpose to prepare youth, regardless of college or career aspirations, to participate in our democracy, and that public schools fulfill that civic purpose when the school provides education on the registration process and the infrastructure to register qualified students to vote. Urges election authorities in the State of Illinois to conduct outreach and trainings for high school principals to encourage principals to become deputy registrars. Urges election authorities in the State of Illinois to conduct outreach and trainings for qualified students to serve as deputy registrars so that students appointed as deputy registrars may register qualified peers to vote on their school campuses. Encourages every public high school in the State of Illinois to conduct voter registration drives on its campus for all qualified students.